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Add 49/4 and 56/9

1^st number: 12 1/4, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

49/4 + 56/9 is 665/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   49/4 = 49 × 9/4 × 9 = 441/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   56/9 = 56 × 4/9 × 4 = 224/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/36 + 224/36 = 441 + 224/36 = 665/36
5. So, 49/4 + 56/9 = 665/36
   In mixed form: 1817/36

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